Senior Backend Engineer, NodeJs

Overview

Build Scalable Systems That Power the Future of Finance

At BJAK, we're building intelligent infrastructure to transform how insurance and financial services operate at scale across Southeast Asia. As we grow rapidly, our systems must be secure, reliable, and able to handle millions of users without compromise. We're looking for a Backend Software Engineer (Node.js) to join our engineering team in Malaysia and take ownership of critical backend services - from APIs and architecture to performance optimization and deployment. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who thrives on building reliable systems, writing clean code, and solving tough backend challenges. You'll work closely with product, data, and frontend teams to bring scalable solutions to life, fast. This role is based in Malaysia with a hybrid work arrangement.

Why This Role Matters

• Power mission-critical platforms that serve millions of users across Southeast Asia.
• Own and optimize high-performance backend systems that impact real-time financial decision-making.
• Enable rapid product development through reliable infrastructure and scalable APIs.
• Be part of a fast-moving team that ships quality work and scales with urgency.

What You'll Do

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What You Bring

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Our Team & Culture

We're a lean, high-performance team that moves fast and holds a high bar. Titles don't matter here - output, ownership, and problem-solving do. Everyone is expected to contribute, improve the system, and take initiative.

We reward people who build with clarity and move with urgency. We value engineers who take full ownership of their work, think end-to-end, and never stop learning.

If you're hungry to grow, enjoy solving challenging technical problems, and want to build something that matters, you'll fit right in.

What You'll Get

About BJAK

BJAK is Southeast Asia's largest digital insurance platform. Headquartered in Malaysia with operations in Thailand, Taiwan, and Japan, we help millions of users access affordable financial protection through Bjak.com.

We simplify complex financial services using cutting-edge technologies - including automation, APIs, and AI - to deliver a faster, smarter, and more inclusive financial experience.

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